Category Archives: Local News

Self-Proclaimed ISIS Member Deemed Fit For Trial
After a reevaluation, an Evansville woman accused of burning an American flag and threatening to behead police officers is competent to stand trial. Back in October, 43-year-old Sierra Malloy was foun...
Amy Adams Jan 17, 2024 Sierra Malloy (VCCC)

First Responders Called To A Water Rescue Near Oatesville
First responders were called to a water rescue late Tuesday night in Pike County. It happened when a car got stuck in a creek along County Road 700 West south of Oatsville at the Gibson/Pike county li...
Amy Adams Jan 17, 2024 quattrostagioni / CC

Firefighter Arrested And Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Involving Minors
A Madisonville Firefighter is facing several sex crime charges. 46-year-old Henry Strader was arrested on Friday. He is facing one count of official misconduct, possession or viewing of matter portray...
Amy Adams Jan 17, 2024 Henry Strader (Hopkins County Jail)

Boonville New Harmony Road Closing Notice
Boonville New Harmony Road will be closed to through traffic between Bridlewood Drive and SR 57 beginning on Thursday January 18, 2024. This closure is for water main work that is being done as a part...
Aaron Santini Jan 16, 2024

Men Behind Bars After Home Searched By Police
Execution of a search Warrant in Central City over the weekend yields two arrests. Officers searched a home in the 600 block of Reynolds Street Saturday afternoon. During the search, they found Tez Pe...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2024 Tez Peacher/Dwaun Shrewsberry (Muhlenburg County Jail)

Several Bills Wanting To Legalize Marijuana Hot Topic In The Indiana General Assembly
Marijuana legalization could be a big topic this year in the Indiana General Assembly. There are currently 9 different bills introduced that include marijuana or cannabis in their titles. Most are aim...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2024 Elsa Olofsson / CC

Indiana Organization Is Looking For Best Eclipse Poem
Indiana Humanities is looking to select an official poet for the April 8 eclipse. The poet who submits a poem that best reflects the significance of the eclipse will receive a cash prize of $500. The ...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2024 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / CC

Frigid Temps Causing Area Schools To Close or Be Delayed
The bitter cold temperatures have closed or delayed schools this morning. The EVSC and Evansville Catholic Schools are on a two-hour delay. Also, Warrick, Posey, and Gibson County Schools. In Kentucky...
Amy Adams Jan 16, 2024 Martin Pettitt / CC

Drugs Seized From Chrisney Home After Long Investigation
Two people are behind bars in Spencer County after a three-month-long investigation consisting of multiple police agencies. Arrest warrants were issued for 36-year-old Austin Adkisson and 32-year-old ...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2024 Austin Adkisson and Justine Hayden (ISP)

Two People Arrested After Stolen Car Located
The Henderson Police Department located a stolen vehicle at a convenience store last week. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Evansville. During the investigation, 23-year-old Derek Lamar and 21-y...
Amy Adams Jan 15, 2024 Derek Lamar/Seth Coomes (HCDC)


